Georgia Enacts Immunity for COVID-19 Claims
8/17/20
By: Jake Daly As described in my previous post, the Georgia General Assembly passed a bill in the waning minutes of the 2020 session to provide immunity from civil damages for healthcare facilities and providers, other businesses, and individuals that are sued by employees, customers, visitors, and patients who are infected with COVID-19. The new law,…
Immunity for COVID-19 Claims in Georgia
6/16/20
By: Jake Daly Following a three-month layoff due to COVID-19, the Georgia General Assembly reconvened on June 15 to complete its business for the 2020 session. With only ten legislative days remaining as of June 15, 2020, there is limited time to deal with new and old priorities. One of the new priorities is a bill providing…
A Look Ahead to 2018 Legislative Session
12/20/17
By: Allan J. Hayes The Georgia General Assembly will convene on January 8, 2018 and adjourn after 40 legislative days (usually the end of March). With 2018 being an election year, there is likely to be as much politicking, positioning and posturing as there is legislating during the second half of the 2017-2018 cycle. All…